sel

/sɛl/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of salted or preserved fish, especially herring or mackerel.

“He bought a jar of pickled herring, known as a sel in the local dialect.”

2. noun

The leaves or foliage of a plant, especially when used for fodder or bedding.

“The farmer used the sel from his wheat crop to feed his livestock.”

3. verb

To select or choose something.

“She sel the finest cut of meat for the special occasion.”

Synonyms

  • foliage
  • hay
  • pickled fish
  • salted fish

Antonyms

  • dry leaves
  • fresh fish
  • unsalted fish